|
LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 3222 N Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 340 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City |
|
State |
|
Zip Code |
|
Country |
|
|
5. Senate ID# 400665998-75
|
||||||||
|
6. House ID# 414510006
|
TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
|
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
|
||||||||
Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Andrew M. Siff |
Date | 4/16/2021 3:05:00 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 447, the "National Apprenticeship Act," legislation to: (1) provide $3.5 billion over 5 years for grant programs to create or support registered apprenticeship programs; (2) codify and streamline standards for registered youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; (3) codify the Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor; and (4) establish the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships; entire bill. Department of Labor final rule regarding "Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (85 Fed. Reg. 2820, January 16, 2020). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor final rule regarding Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (86 Fed. Reg. 1168, January 7, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Delay of Effective Date" (86 Fed. Reg. 8326, February 5, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Withdrawal" (86 Fed. Reg. 14027, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum 234, Fiscal Year 2021 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan and Fiscal Year 2022 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan under Consideration (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 235, Rescission of All Agency Memorandum Number 212 Regarding the Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Standards to Members of Survey Crews (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 236, Updating the $1 Million Threshold for Multiple Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor Opinion Letter FLSA2019-6, concerning when a service provider for a virtual marketplace company is an independent contractor or an employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Executive Order 14016, "Revocation of Executive Order 13801" (86 Fed. Reg. 11089, February 23, 2021). Implementation of Executive Order 14008, "Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad" (86 Fed. Reg. 7619, February 1, 2021); Section 206, "Procurement Standards." DOL OSHA consideration of an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 and any such rule's impact on workplace practices developed by employers and signatory unions. Nomination of Marty Walsh to be Secretary of Labor. General education concerning the need to ensure Davis-Bacon coverage for any taxpayer funds expended as part of an infrastructure proposal. Application of Davis-Bacon to HUD projects.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Andrew |
Siff |
|
|
|
Chris |
Granberg |
|
|
|
Robert |
Simpson |
|
|
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H.R. 423, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H. Con. Res. 11, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Title II, Section 2001 (b) & (l), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Education and Labor & Ways and Means. S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Section 2002(e) & (g), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, "Pensions." H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to authorize alternative structures for multiemployer pension plans to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no amendments introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Andrew |
Siff |
|
|
|
Robert |
Simpson |
|
|
|
Chris |
Granberg |
|
|
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IX, Subtitle A, Part 4, Subtitle F, "Preserving Health Benefits for Workers."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Robert |
Simpson |
|
|
|
Andrew |
Siff |
|
|
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title V, Section 5001, "Modifications to the paycheck protection program." H.R. 1799, the "Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of 2021," legislation to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes; entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Robert |
Simpson |
|
|
|
Andrew |
Siff |
|
|
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposals for infrastructure legislation (no bill introduced).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Andrew |
Siff |
|
|
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Office of Management and Budget, Memorandum to Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies regarding Regulatory Freeze Pending Review (86 Fed. Reg. 7424, January 28, 2021).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Andrew |
Siff |
|
|
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
20. Client new address
Address |
|
||||||
City |
|
State |
|
Zip Code |
|
Country |
|
21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
City |
|
State |
|
Zip Code |
|
Country |
|
22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
|
|
||||||||
1 |
|
3 |
|
||||||
2 |
|
4 |
|
ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
Name | Address |
Principal Place of Business (city and state or country) |
||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
|
26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 | 2 | 3 |
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
Name | Address |
Principal place of business (city and state or country) |
Amount of contribution for lobbying activities | Ownership percentage in client | ||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
|
% |
28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |
CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |